Paint scheme
Cadian Guard (Contrast)
Astra Militarum · contrast · difficulty 2/5 · ~9 hrs for a Combat Patrol
Updated 2026-07-10
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
- Method
- contrast
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- CP time
- ~9 hrs
- Primer
- Wraithbone
- 01PrimeWraithbone
- 02FatiguesMilitarum Green
- 03Armour / flakBlack Templar
- 04SkinGuilliman Flesh
- 05Guns / metalLeadbelcher · Nuln Oil
- 06BaseStirland Mud
- +Infantry is a numbers game. Same three colours on every trooper.
- +Tanks: spray green, wash, drybrush. Skip panel lining day one.
Used on
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Common questions
What paints do I need for Cadian Guard (Contrast)?
Primer: Wraithbone. Steps use Wraithbone, Militarum Green, Black Templar, Guilliman Flesh, Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Stirland Mud.
Is this an official Games Workshop scheme?
No. Unofficial fan recipe. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.